Big moments are coming in quick succession for the Northern Kentucky University basketball teams. Beechwood and Covington Catholic high school standouts have fast-tracked their football careers. Likewise, this week’s column is built for speed. Here are the fastest 900 words in sports: BEECHWOOD’S CAMPBELL MAKES COMMITMENT: Beechwood’s Xavier Campbell has committed to the Thomas More […]
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Thomas More rallies for big conference road win
Trailing 28-16 in the third quarter, Thomas More scored 20 unanswered to earn a big GMAC road win over Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro on Saturday. The comeback started with 1:43 left in the third when Rae’Von Vaden hit Mike Kirch for a five-yard touchdown. Brooks Curran then hit a pair of field goals from 32 […]
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NKY Chamber to discuss challenges, resources for local entrepreneurs
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to their upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast and panel discussion, where local leaders will discuss the challenges facing local entrepreneurs. BE NKY President and CEO Lee Crume will serve as the panel’s moderator. The panelists are: “Small businesses represent 85% of the NKY chamber member base, […]
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Burlington man prepares for World Arm Wrestling Championships in Malaysia
Written by Marshall Kramsky of WCPO Lanny Julian Jr. is a professional arm wrestler from Burlington, Kentucky. Over his 41-year career, the 56-year-old has earned a lot of hardware. “I’ve taken those two (third place finishes) at amateur worlds but I’ve placed top-10 like seven times or something like that,” Julian said. Julian can often […]
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Thomas More to host unveiling ceremony for upgraded softball complex
After announcing extensive upgrades to their softball complex last December, Thomas More University has completed renovations. The University is hosting an unveiling ceremony for the public and media scheduled for July 6 at 4 p.m. at the complex. Its address is 333 Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Hills. Renovations include adding turf to the outfield, […]
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Lassing Pointe five-peat!
Area golfers don’t have to venture far to play on the best public course in Kentucky. They’ve got it right here in their own back yard. Golf Week Magazine this month released its annual state-by-state rankings of the best public and private golf courses around the country and Lassing Pointe Golf Course once again topped […]
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Northern Kentucky Young Professionals names Next Generation Leader award winner
The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals announced that Kenton County Community Development Manager Josh Wice will receive the Legend Award at their 2023 Next Generation Leader Awards. The Legend Award is presented to an individual “that has continued to inspire leadership and career success among young professionals,” according to the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Wice […]
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Thomas More women hang on to No. 1 spot, men jump up to No. 16
By Thomas More Athletics Despite their first loss of the season since the last poll came out, the Thomas More University women’s basketball team hung on to the top spot in the latest NAIA Coaches’ Poll. Thomas More came in with 580 points and garnered 10 first place votes, edging out Central Methodist University’s (Mo.) […]
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Thomas More, Erlanger/Elsmere Independent launching new college prep program
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District and Thomas More University are launching a Thomas More University college prep program, which will be made official at a signing ceremony this week. The college prep program encourages high school students to register for college and prepares rising juniors and seniors for dual credit and college. The Thomas More Dual-Credit […]
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Thomas More women remain No. 1, men drop to No. 22
By Thomas More Athletics The Thomas More University women’s basketball team is the No. 1 ranked team in NAIA women’s basketball for the sixth straight poll and eighth time in the last 10 polls. After surviving a 65-60 scare at Cumberland University (Tenn.), the Saints have rolled to a 76-42 win at University of Tennessee […]